The Powder Room (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1996, The Powder Room is a documentary film directed by Ann Kennard, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. From behind the closed doors of women's washrooms, The Powder Room reveals women sharing intimacies in the privacy of each other's company. Originating from the director's observation that women trade secrets with friends and strangers in public washrooms, this innovative and candid documentary takes us to high school bathrooms, seniors centres' powder roooms, Newfoundland dance halls, New York nightclubs, a sauna in Copenhagen, a Casablanca hamman and country-and-western bars in Texas. In each location, as women are filmed in verité sequences, they confess their joys, their frustrations and their pain about love, sex, relationships with men and friendships with each other.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Powder Room has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Powder Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Powder Room tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Powder Room (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Powder Room change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Powder Room worth watching?
- The Powder Room holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Powder Room released?
- The Powder Room was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.